Corporate Counsel, Construction and Property

About the role

At Rawson Group, we are currently hiring a qualified and experienced Corporate Counsel to be part of successful, established, and evolving organisation.  

This position would be ideal for someone who is dynamic in their approach with prior experience working with an internal legal team ideally also working in a property or construction role. The primary responsibility of the role is to support the Executive General Counsel and the legal team by understanding the business's strategy and objectives and providing solid legal counsel when dealing with front end property and construction transactions, general commercial matter and also building disputes. 

Reporting to the Executive General Counsel, your responsibilities will include:

• Advise the business with respect to disputes to facilitate swift resolution and settlement of them including assisting with drafting, reviewing and negotiating deeds of release/settlement and preparing for NCAT matters. 
• Supporting the Executive General Counsel with various development transactions.
• Assisting the business with various property and construction related matters including reviewing and negotiating development agreements, put and call options, land contracts and leasing (but not conveyancing).
• Assisting with drafting special conditions for HIA home building contracts and tenders. 
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including service agreements, technology agreements, deeds of settlement, deeds of rescission, deeds of indemnity, marketing disclaimers and promotion terms and conditions, procurement agreements. 
• Providing legal advice on privacy legislation, cyber security and other areas of legal practice.
• Review Corporate Policies to meet legislative requirements and best practice standards.
• Assists with supporting the Risk and Compliance Framework of Rawson Group.
• Designing and delivering legal training to the business.
• Supporting the Executive General Counsel with management of a legal panel.

Why join us?
 

More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with benefits like these:
 

• Training in our systems and processes
• Access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees
• Discounted membership of gyms- because we encourage staying active
• Novated lease benefits and discounts
• Optional 5 weeks paid Annual Leave.
• We're making the most of flexible working, driving strong digital collaboration and supporting our teams virtually and flexibly - work 2 days from home.
• Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
• Company Wide Reward and Recognition Platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers (Woolworths Vouchers or a Day Off)
• Recruitment Referral Program
• Discount on land purchases within the Rawson portfolio (usually $5K but dependent on the development)
• Discount on standard home builds for both Thrive and Rawson Homes (Build Cost at Tender plus 20%)

Skills and Qualifications

• A current Australian Legal Practicing Certificate
• Have a strong technical legal ability and a genuine interest in working in the construction sector.
• Greater than 5 years experience in a similar role – preferably some Law firm and in house experience 
• Proven experience working in property/construction/general commercial law
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills. 
• A proactive, positive, and energetic approach with a commitment to provide excellent service and build positive relationships with internal clients. 
• Growth mindset and works collaboratively to get things done
• Proven and strong experience with liaising with senior stakeholders of an organisation
• Be able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Open to learning and constructive feedback. 
• Willing to work as a part of team and autonomously.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to have positive relationships with stakeholders.
• A confident, persuasive and cordial communication style.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and commercially minded environment.

Everyone belongs at Rawson Group
 
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. 

At Rawson Group, we take great pleasure in promoting a culture of development, respect, and belonging. We acknowledge and celebrate our accomplishments and strengths, and we are passionate about our people and the communities in which we work and live. Rawson Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can flourish and reach their full potential.
 
We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability, or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply – your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. 

Please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process – we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process.